Morning links: Jackson under the microscope

Dave Boling of The News Tribune takes a closer look at Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson and how he performed on his first day on the field at training camp.

As we noted on Thursday, Boling says Jackson struggled, but expects the former Minnesota quarterback to knock the rust off.

Boling:

“It’s probably unfair to expect too much from this guy until he gets acclimated. On his first day, he mixed some bad with the good. But he really roped a few passes, can throw on the move and looks very mobile.

Nathan Fenno of the Washington Times writes that former Seahawk cornerback Josh Wilson is trying to convince Lofa Tatupu to join him in Washington. Tatupu took a physical for the Redskins on Thursday.

Erick Walker of the Kent Reporter talks with Kentwood High product fullback Mike Karney, who said he expected to signed with the Seahawks after he passed his physical on Wednesday. However, those plays have been put on hold as the team instead attempts to convert some tight ends into fullback to fill that need.

According to Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com, the San Francisco 49ers sent out a mass email to the 31 NFL teams letting them know former USC safety Taylor Mays was available for trade. The second-round draft pick never found a home in the 49ers defensive backfield, and is now working with the second and third s string.

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